Jul 23 (IBNS) A month after piano man Billy Joel and his spouse Katie Lee Joel espoused separate ways, the husband is back in the arena to woo a ladylove.

It was learnt that the musician confirmed to Access Hollywood that he is dating Alex Donnelley, formerly of soap opera “The Young and The Restless.”

Alex and Billy met backstage at his Washington, D.C. show earlier this summer, the New York Post reported.

The two reportedly have been courting each other that included boating and riding around on motorcycles the musician owns.

Alex, who turns 50 next month, is closer in age to Billy, 60, than his ex Katie, who at the time of their split was just 27.

Earlier this month, the NY Post reported that Katie Lee, a celebrity cook and the original host of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” is planning to open an all-American eaterie with producer Charlie Walk and restaurant man Sean Largotta.

Katie Lee Joel plans to call her NYC restaurant Burger County and according to the paper, it will serve burgers, shakes and fries.